Dossier
SSPX
Coverage of SSPX in the Nexus archive.
- Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
The Vatican excommunicated bishops and priests from the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated bishops without papal approval, declaring the group schismatic. It warned followers that attending SSPX Masses or adhering to its doctrines could result in excommunication, targeting thousands of supporters.
- Breakaway Catholic group SSPX risks schism with Rome
An ultra-traditionalist Catholic group has consecrated bishops without papal consent, risking a rupture with the church. The pope had begged it to reconsider its plan.